The research institutes and centers at Claremont McKenna College have one common goal: to provide CMC
students with graduate-level research opportunities in conjunction with the College's distinguished faculty. In
so doing, CMC students—as undergraduates—are afforded opportunities unparalleled at liberal arts colleges
around the world.

Each institute or center has a specific mission and develops programs to meet academic and co-curricular
objectives. Through the links below, you may delve into each of these CMC gems. A complete directory of institute contacts is available.